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GY05 NVZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,734 mi
Last recorded61,734 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 NVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 61,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension / subframe

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm -- bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play N/S/F and O/S/F top strut mounts

Fail 22 Apr 2026 61,735 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension / subframe

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm -- bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play N/S/F and O/S/F top strut mounts

Pass 2 May 2025 56,264 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 56,263 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 52,151 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2024 52,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2022 46,061 miles

corroded suspension front and rear

Fail 19 Oct 2022 46,060 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,844 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,416 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,092 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,322 miles

front brake pads wearing low !!!.

Pass 30 May 2008 13,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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GY05 NVZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY05 NVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY05 NVZ registered?

GY05 NVZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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